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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 412.91 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 412.91 and 194.36 is: 268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 412.91 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/412.91 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 412.91 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 80,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,252.22/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.16

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